Table 3 The demographic characteristics dairy farm owners
Demographic characteristics | Category | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | Male | 14 | 70 |
Female | 6 | 30 | |
Age (years) | 31–45 | 8 | 40 |
> 45 | 12 | 60 | |
Marital status | Married | 17 | 85 |
Not married | 3 | 15 | |
Level of education | Secondary education | 5 | 25 |
Higher education | 15 | 75 | |
Occupation | Civil servant | 3 | 15 |
Trader | 6 | 30 | |
Others | 11 | 55 | |
Experience (years) | 1–10 | 12 | 60 |
More than 10 | 8 | 40 | |
Previous training on dairy farm management | Yes | 3 | 15 |
No | 17 | 85 | |
Member of a dairy farm cooperative(s) | Yes | 1 | 5 |
No | 19 | 95 | |
Awareness on biosecurity | Yes | 7 | 35 |
No | 13 | 65 |